Product Recall Number: 00-121
Why was Classic Patterns "Cherubs" and Soft Comfort latex pacifiers recalled?
Because the latex is aging faster than normal, the nipple can detach from the shield, presenting a choking hazard to babies.
Product Recall Number: 00-121
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2000-06-08
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Classic Patterns "Cherubs" and Soft Comfort latex pacifiers
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Playtex Products Inc., of Westport, Conn., is voluntarily recalling about 1.8 million Classic Patterns "Cherubs" and Soft Comfort latex pacifiers. Because the latex is aging faster than normal, the nipple can detach from the shield, presenting a choking hazard to babies.Playtex has received 21 reports of pacifier nipples detaching from the shields. No injuries have been reported. Only Classic Patterns "Cherubs" and Soft Comfort latex pacifiers are being recalled. The Classic Patterns pacifiers have the word "Cherubs" embossed in bold block letters on the colored knob of the pacifier shield. The Soft Comfort pacifiers have a soft, butterfly- shaped shield, available with or without a swivel handle. The word "Playtex" is embossed on the pacifier's swivel handle. The pacifiers come in a variety of colors and designs. They were packaged individually or in sets of two.UPC CodeProduct Name078300-05448-1Soft Comfort Pacifier - 1 Pack078300-05442-9Soft Comfort Angled Orthodontic Pacifier - 1 Pack078300-05528-0Soft Comfort Pacifier - 2 Pack078300-05529-7Soft Comfort Angled Orthodontic Pacifier - 2 Pack078300-01023-4Classic Patterns/Cherubs Oval Pacifier - 1 Pack078300-01118-7Classic Patterns/Cherubs Angled Orthodontic Pacifier - 1 Pack078300-01024-1Classic Patterns/Cherubs Oval Pacifier - 2 Pack078300-01128-6Classic Patterns/Cherubs Angled Orthodontic Pacifier - 2 Pack078300-01041-8Classic Patterns/Cherubs Pacifier & Holder SetStores nationwide sold the pacifiers before June 2000 for about $2 to $4, depending on whether it was a single or double pack.Consumers should stop using the recalled pacifiers immediately and return them directly to Playtex for a free replacement pacifier or a $3 coupon toward the purchase of another Playtex infant feeding or soothing product. Consumers should send the pacifiers to Playtex Pacifiers, Playtex Products Inc., 20 Troy Road, Whippany, NJ 07981. Playtex will reimburse consumers for postage. For more information, call Playtex toll-free at (800) 522-8230 or visit their website at www.playtexbaby.com/recall.htm.No other Playtex pacifier is involved in this recall.
Hazard Description: Because the latex is aging faster than normal, the nipple can detach from the shield, presenting a choking hazard to babies.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 1.8 million
Incidents: Playtex has received 21 reports of pacifier nipples detaching from the shields. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled pacifiers immediately and return them directly to Playtex for a free replacement pacifier or a $3 coupon toward the purchase of another Playtex infant feeding or soothing product. Consumers should send the pacifiers to Playtex Pacifiers, Playtex Products Inc., 20 Troy Road, Whippany, NJ 07981. Playtex will reimburse consumers for postage.
Sold At: Stores nationwide sold the pacifiers before June 2000 for about $2 to $4, depending on whether it was a single or double pack.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: None Listed
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed